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On Tuesday afternoon, members of the Legislative Assembly observed a minute of silence for the deceased and missing people due to Hurricane Otto last week. Unanimously, the legislators approved two motions to that effect and sent their condolences to the families. In addition, they voted for a proposal to pay tribute to the Red Cross, […]

The Costa Rican Guides and Scouts Association managed to collect 400 tons of non-perishable food, water and personal hygiene products for those affected by Hurricane Otto in Upala. More than 12 thousand volunteers carried out the campaign “Operation Always Ready” and collected the articles in the seven provinces of the country, which were delivered to […]

The final approval of the national budget for next year is causing doubts amidst uncertainty. The proposal that is on the table is the majority’s affirmative opinion that was automatically approved on Sunday, November 27th, which could not be voted by the breaking of the minimum quorum that occurred that day. The Budget is endorsed […]

A video posted by Alonso Chaves on Facebook, shows a man using a hose on a homeless person who was asleep on a sidewalk in San José on November 27th According to Chaves, he was driving when he saw that the man was washing the sidewalk and he was also wetting the man and he decided […]

A 15-member gang of car thieves was sentenced to a total of 108 years in prison, according to the Criminal Court of Alajuela. The sentences were issued against 13 men and 2 women, who were investigated between 2012 and 2014 for stealing vehicles in different areas of the country. From 9 to 17 years, the […]

So far, the National Insurance Institute (INS) has reported 176 claims from insured citizens whose assets were affected by the passage of Hurricane Otto in communities located in the northern and southern parts of the country. Most reported damages are in homes, businesses and vehicles. It is estimated that the number of insured clients in […]